Health Archive December 2008

Solomons Hospital Receives Heart Equipment

Taiwan is committed to continue to share its resources and experience with other donors in strengthening the medical capabilities of Solomon Islands.

Youth Health and Social Centre

The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has set up a Youth Health and Social Centre clinic for youths, men and women based in Honiara.

Christians Still Discriminate HIV Positives

Discrimination and stigmatization of people living with HIV by Christian people has been reported to be widespread in various communities around the Solomon Islands.

New Malaria Treatment Launched in Honiara

Success rates of new anti-malarial drugs or treatments may face resistance from patients and medical staff alike after being used to the easy-to-follow chloroquinne treatments.

Customer Service Training for Hospital Workers

Staff of the National Referral Hospital are under going training on Front Office Skills and Customer Relations.

People Urged to Test for HIV

National Facilitator and Coordinator for the Solomon Islands National AIDS Council (SINAC), Mrs. Helena Tomasi revealed that out of the 12 confirmed cases of people living with HIV, four of them have already died.

Media Must Talk More on HIV: Dupont

The HIV and AIDS workshop for Solomon Islands Media Organizations was of special significance to participants when Ms. Maire Bopp Dupont, the Pacific Islands face of HIV and AIDS advocacy made a presentation.

Youths Record High STI Cases

The highest reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are high among youths than adults in Solomon Islands.

Media an Effective Tool to Help Tackle HIV and AIDS

Local media in Solomon Islands are urged to work closely with the Solomon Islands Plant Parenthood Association to tackle HIV and AIDS and other sexual reproductive health issues affecting Solomon Islanders.

SIPPA Holds Workshop With Media

A one week media advocacy workshop organized by the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) for all media organizations in Solomon Islands began yesterday.

Solomon Islander Speaks Out

Yesterday, the National Parliament adjourned its meeting to attend a HIV and AIDS meeting where Maire Dupont and a Solomon Islands HIV positive woman provided awareness to the Parliamentarians.

Ms. Dupont in Solomons for World AIDS Day

Hundreds of Solomon Islanders turned out for the World AIDS Day event, particularly to hear the testimonies of Tahitian, Maire Bopp Dupont and two Solomon Island women living with the HIV virus.

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